Began playing hockey as a 10-year old. Good skater and a well-liked teammate.
Retired in 2002 after having trouble with torn stomach muscles.
Went on to scout in the NHL for Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers.
Was one of the men responsible for Ottawa drafting Erik Karlsson.
Burda was tragically killed when he fell asleep in his car at the highway between Hodonín and Moravská Nová Ves. His car came into the oncoming traffic and was hit head on by a large truck.
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